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Can I do anything about this?
Went to the shops today and parked my car, came back a few hours later and I was pretty much boxed in at either end by 2 cars ridiculously close. **** only knows how driver on the right got out of their car cos there was about !!!!!!! 10 cm between our cars :mad: My car now has lovely big mark where their door rammed into…
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SORN Query
We have had our VW Camper ina garage for the past 5 years being restored. This week it returns home, so I went to get a tax disc for it. At the Post Office the lady behind the counter said there was a gap in the taxation and I would be hearing from the DVLA regarding a massive fine - £10 000 (i am guessing £2500 per year)…
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Senior Rail Cards
Further savings can be made by purchasing your card from your local council instead of at the railway station or thro'NationalRail. Here in Hereford 15% saving can be made by buying it in this way--21GBP instead of 26GBP!
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Named Driver and No Claims Bonus
Are there any companies that take in to account the driving experience of a person who has been a named driver and accident free for several years when starting their own first policy? I'm sure there was one advertised on TV a few years ago.
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Replacement key cover
Hi i came across a site last year that offered breakdown with a difference! It covered key only fir loss or replacement it was only £15 for the year and now i can't find it. It was with a normal breakdown company but can't find the one any help please???
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Scottish Citylink: really only one 'Super Single' seat on some trips?
Howdy. Mrs Ontheroad and I are planning a camping / walking trip from Glasgow to Barra / South Uist / North Uist in August. Since I'm trying to keep the travel budget down, and since we're a bit flexible, I'm planning the trip around the cheapest available train fares from Glasgow to Oban for the outbound and then the…
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Faulty Repair Work by Garage - What to do next?
We took our car (pergeot partner) to the garage for a service and they said the wheel bearings needed replacing. So we booked it in for the work and took it back a week later (end of Feb). They had to supply a courtesy car as they ordered the wrong type of bearings which messed us around as I couldn't transport our dog in…
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report m.o.t. tester
i recently decided to report a benefit cheat, the guy i reported works as an m.o.t. tester, and i know he is willing to pass cars that should fail, if thay are friends cars. he was cought out once before, his friend sold a car 2 days after m.o.t.ing it, and the new owner found a large hole in the sill, he reported this and…
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New car and The sales of Goods Act - Help NEEDED
Dear All I bought a brand new Fiat 500 in March and it was delivered on April 30th. The Fiat500s were upgraded in January 2010 to have Start&Stop fitted as standard. (Where the car cuts out when you stop in traffic and restarts when you press the accelerator). I have just found out that my car does not have this feature! I…
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First capital connect ticket fine
Hi guys, I got a £20 penalty today from First Capital Connect traveling from Hornsey to Potters Bar. The overground station is small and I do not recall any staff being in there and myself and a friend swiped our oyster cards on the machines that are very visible as you go in. We then got to Potters Bar and our oyster…
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how is petrol measured at the pump?
i've often wondered this whilst filling up at petrol stations.... how is the amount you put in calculated. say for example i want to put £10 worth in, is it £10 worth that leaves the pump or what goes in the car? i always tip up the hose to get the last bits out before putting the nozzle back as i dont want to leave my…
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Ford Remote Key
I have a spare remote key fob for my mondeo I'm selling, how on my new car the battery for the remote has died. Is there anyway I can program my old Ford Mondeo key to my new Ford Mondeo? If so, please explain :D Thanks
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are extended warranties on used cars worthwhile?
I have bought a used car (54 plate) and have been given a 2 month warranty by the car dealership. They do their own extended warranty but it is only valid on cars under 36 months. I was wondering if itwas worth buying an extended warranty from elsewhere? The car is a 4x4, has low mileage but has already had 3 owners. It…
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Bought new (10mth old) car today and it doesn't start!
Hi, Today I collected a Vauxhall Insignia, from an authorised dealer at only 10 months old and 8,300 miles on the clock. I drove the vehicle from the dealership, to my mothers, approx 8 miles and the car wouldn't start from then (kicking over). I called the dealer and they came out and it started without any problems.…
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ford mondeo radio/cd code
put a new battery on, now no code! serial number m167855, thanks
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Kwik Fit online pre order for tyres?
There seems to be a lot of negative comment about Kwik Fit (and after my daughters experience with an MOT today I can understand it) but as far as pre-order online tyre prices are they any good? I checked on Michelins for my OH car and can't find a cheaper price even after going to a few local small fitters
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scratches on bodywork help
i just goa a car at the car market there are some scratches on the paintwark can anyone suggest anything thats good to fix it theres so many things out there to try i just dont know which would be the best one to try . ????
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Radio Code
Hi I have lost the radio code to my Ford radio Can someone please let me know it Serial Number is: M065038 Thanks
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11 grand to spend on a 4 seat convertable sugestions please
As the thread title says - all suggestions welcome Thanks P Obviously second hand
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Possible penalty?
What sort of punishment could someone expect to receive for failure to stop after an accident. Points/fine or prison?
